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If martial arts action star Tony Jaa made one thing clear in the 2005 film The Protector, it's that he loved elephants and would do anything to, well, protect them. It seems that he didn't quite get the message across to some folks in the first go round since he returns in the role of Kham for The Protector 2. If it's top-notch acting and taut plotting you're looking for, look elsewhere my friend. However, if it's some insane action sequences and an anti-poaching sentiment you're after, then you've come to the right place! Also starring Mum Jokmok, Marrese Crump, Jija Yanin Wismitanan, Ratha Pho-ngam, Kazu Patric Tang, Kalp Hongratanaporn, David Ismalone, and RZA in a can't-miss performance, The Protector 2 is available now on Blu-ray. Hit the jump for The Protector 2 Blu-ray review. Feature: In the second installment of Jaa's elephant-centered movie series, a civil war in the Southeast

I don’t watch as many fighting movies as I’d like so when I got the chance to review Warrior King 2 I was at first happy. I’m a Tony Jaa fan, especially because of Ong-Bak so when I watched this I had that movie in my mind as where the bar would be set. Maybe that was unfair or not, but Warrior King 2 is a movie that has the best of intentions, but struggles to see them through.

When Kham’s (Tony Jaa) elephant is stolen he goes on the hunt for the kidnappers, soon finding himself the number one suspect in the death of the man he believes to be to blame. With not only the police on his trail but also

Returning to the role of Kham, Tony Jaa once again finds himself having to save his elephant. The fact that this second Warrior King film relies on the same story, which although ridiculously cute is still ridiculous, certainly means that the film absolutely has to make up for it with exciting action sequences, it does this to a degree, but there’s a reason that Warrior King 2 is mostly hated by fans.

Tony Jaa arrived on the scene with Ong-bak, a film that prided itself on a complete lack of CG, green screen, and false wire work. Jaa’s career blossomed in a time where we began to become jaded by such gimmicks, and so at a time of The Expendables 3 and superhero features it would be great to

Warrington Hudlin is a renowned Director/Producer and Martial Artist, last year he was on the panel at the Urban Action Showcase and could be back in November to help out once again. Warrington presents a monthly Martial Arts Action film screenings, usually followed by a Q&A with the Stars in NYC called Fist and Sword Martial Arts Films at the Museum of the Moving Image, where he is the Trustee and Curator.

Warrington Hudlin has also built up online communities and online media to show how disruptive power of the internet can be and show a new way of creative freedom. He has been a powerful figure in the Black film movement and has been involved in the business for over 3 decades. He continues his fantastic work and to spread his message to the world and with Fist And

Thai martial-arts star Tony Jaa started the current renaissance in South Asian action cinema alongside director Prachya Pinkaew with the 2003 film Ong-Bak, but eleven years on, the warts in their style are starting to show. None of Jaa’s subsequent films has had a comprehensible plot, and Pinkaew’s later attempts to employ computer-generated effects have not matched the down-and-dirty practical stunts in Ong-Bak. Jaa’s latest, The Protector 2,has those same problems, but it also understands the elemental appeal of a balletic fight scene.

The first Protector film (also known by the title of its uncut international version, Tom Yum Goong) had Jaa playing a rural Thai elephant tender, assaulting everyone in Sydney to find one of his kidnapped charges. The best plot summary that one can provide for The Protector 2 is, “the same elephant gets taken again.

Well folks, it’s April and over the last couple weeks, we’ve seen movie studios step up their marketing for some hotly anticipated films. We’ve been flooded with new trailers, images, and posters for a variety of films slated to hit this year, which can mean only one thing...Summer Movie Season is right around the corner (seems like just yesterday we were handling the 2013 Summer Movie Awards)! With the wealth of films hitting in these upcoming months it’s easy for moviegoers to be overwhelmed. Thus, as we have in years past, we present our Summer Movie Guide, so you know what’s coming, when, and decide for yourself if a film is worth your time. Come inside to learn about all that May has to offer!

We’re running this guide very similar to how we have in the past. We’re breaking down each page

If I could have it my way, most every movie starring Tony Jaa wouldn't feature fight scenes such as this one featuring Jaa, for the most part, getting his ass kicked by RZA wearing a suit and tie. Yes, RZA. I don't turn on a Jaa film to watch him getting thrown through set walls or to see how well he's able to make it look like he can't take out an opponent as weak as RZA in a matter of seconds. Jaa kicks ass, he doesn't get his ass kicked, least of all by a guy in a business suit. Sorry, not believing it. Oh, and what's the bit with the hat at the beginning of this clip and the guy that stumbles away flailing his armsc yt id="guySfo1Pgw0" width="500" The Protector 2 is On Demand now and will be in theaters on May 2. Here's the lengthy

Tony Jaa is back in the anticipated action sequel The Protector 2. Starring as Kham, Jaa is on a mission to find his missing pet elephant Khon, while also being the suspect in the murder of an influential business owner. He gets help from an Interpol agent sent to Thailand on a secret mission, but soon finds himself pulled into an underground fighting ring run by a crime lord (RZA) obsessed with collecting the world's biggest and best martial artists. Will Kham and Khon reunite? Or will Kham fail in his search and die at the hands of some of the world's most brutal fighters? Check out our exclusive TV spot, which teases some of the exciting action on display in this soon-to-be classic in the kung fu genre.

The extreme fighting sequel The Protector 2, currently out on iTunes, will hit theaters May 2nd. Directed by Prachya Pinkaew, the Magnolia Pictures film stars Tony Jaa as Kham, a crime scene witness running from the police who gets involved with a crime lord (Lc) played by RZA, who - obsessed with "collecting top-class martial artists from around the world" - runs an underground fighting ring. The film also stars Mum Jokmok, Marrese Crump, Jija Yanin Wismitanan, Ratha Pho-ngam, Kazu Patric Tang, Kalp Hongratanaporn and David Ismalone. Here's more about the film: Boss Suchart is the influential owner of a major elephant camp. When he was murdered in his own home – the...

Boss Suchart is the influential owner of a major elephant camp. When he was murdered in his own home – the killer delivered three fatal blows on his body – all evidence points to Kham (Tony Jaa), who was present at the crime scene and was seen with the victim the moment before he died. Kham is forced to run as the police launch a pursuit. Meanwhile, the twin nieces of Boss Suchart (Jija Yanin Wismitanan and Teerada Kittisiriprasert) are out for revenge. But luck

The only thing worth mentioning when it comes to Tony Jaa's The Protector was the staircase tracking shot. It's more than three minutes of balls-to-the-wall action and it's all caught in one shot. Check it out at the bottom of this post. I say this as Jaa has reteamed with Protector helmer Prachya Pinkaew (who also helmed Jaa's breakout feature, Ong Bak) for The Protector 2, which co-stars RZA, Mum Jokmok, Marrese Crump, Jija Yanin Wismitanan, Ratha Pho-ngam, Kazu Patric Tang, Kalp Hongratanaporn and David Ismalone and will be released by Magnet on iTunes/On Demand March 27 and in theaters May 2. Here's the plot: Boss Suchart is the owner of an elephant camp. When he is murdered, all evidence points to Kham (Tony Jaa), who was seen with the victim before he died. Kham is forced to run as the police launch a pursuit. Meanwhile, the twin nieces of

Magnet Releasing has debuted the first trailer for Tony Jaa's sequel to The Protector, and it's filled with all the crazy action and intensity you've come to expect from one of the most exciting martial artists on film. While the story seems lacking, let's face it, that's not why you're going to watch this film. Come inside to check out some of the crazy looking fight scenes!

I really like Tony Jaa. I'm a martial artist and being a movie buff, I love to watch some ass-kicking films. Before The Raid, Tony Jaa and his films were the king of crazy fight scenes. Based off of this trailer (released via iTunes) it looks like he wants to remind people of that. I just hope this sequel turns out better than the Ong Bak follow-ups:

Boss Suchart is the influential owner of a major elephant camp. When he was murdered

The film follows Boss Suchart, the owner of an elephant camp. When he is murdered, all evidence points to Kham (Tony Jaa), who was seen with the victim before he died. Kham is forced to run as the police launch a pursuit. Meanwhile, the twin nieces of Boss Suchart (Jija Yanin Wismitanan and Teerada Kittisiriprasert) are out for revenge. But luck is on Kham’s side when he runs into Sergeant Mark (Mum Jokmok), an agent sent to Thailand on a secret mission. In another twist, Kham is drawn into an underground fighting ring run by Lc (RZA), a crime lord who’s obsessed with collecting top-class martial artists. Lc’s fighters are branded by numbers,

International action star Tony Jaa reprises his role from 2006's The Protector in The Protector 2. Magnolia Pictures has released the first trailer and poster for this follow-up, which follows Kham (Tony Jaa) as he is lured into an underground fight ring run by Lc (RZA), while trying to clear his name after being accused of murder. Check out the first footage and the one-sheet from director Prachya Pinkaew's upcoming sequel, debuting on iTunes March 27 before arriving in theaters May 2.

Boss Suchart is the owner of an elephant camp. When he is murdered, all evidence points to Kham (Tony Jaa), who was seen with the victim before he died. Kham is forced to run as the police launch a pursuit. Meanwhile, the twin nieces of Boss Suchart (JeeJa Yanin and Teerada Kittisiriprasert) are out for revenge. But luck is on Kham's side when he runs into Sergeant Mark (Mum Jokmok

You saw our exclusive poster premiere for Prachya Pinkaew's The Protector 2, right? Well now you can watch Tony Jaa and RZA in motion in the newly released trailer for the action-packed sequel. Don't worry your pretty little head about the plot of this one; just know that it takes the fights, stunts and action sequences to a whole new level. Fans of the genre won't be disappointed, and those who are unfamiliar with Jaa's previous work should get ready to be amazed. Also starring Mum Jokmok, Marrese Crump, Jija Yanin Wismitanan, Ratha Pho-ngam, Kazu Patric Tang, Kalp Hongratanaporn, and David Ismalone, The Protector 2 is available on iTunes March 27th and opens in theaters May 2nd. Hit the jump to watch the trailer. Check out the first trailer for The Protector 2 below, and click over to Apple to watch in HD: Synopsis: Boss Suchart is the owner of an elephant camp.

U.S site Collider have scored themselves an exclusive first look at the North American one sheet for Tony Jaa’s TYG2-3D, so we’ve swiped it for your viewing pleasure. An extreme fight movie, Protector 2 is full of fists, elbows, kicks and daredevil stunt scenes and amazingly choreographed fighting moves that will pump hot blood through the body of all action fans. Magnet Releasing will release The Protector 2 on iTunes/On Demand March 27, 2014 and in theatres May 2, 2014. Synopsis: Boss Suchart is the influential owner of a major elephant camp. When he was murdered in his own home – the killer delivered three fatal blows on his body – all evidence points to Kham (Tony Jaa), who was present at the crime scene and was seen with the victim the moment before he died. Kham is forced to run as the police launches a pursuit. Meanwhile, the twin

U.S site Collider have scored themselves an exclusive first look at the North American one sheet for Tony Jaa’s TYG2-3D, so we’ve swiped it for your viewing pleasure. An extreme fight movie, Protector 2 is full of fists, elbows, kicks and daredevil stunt scenes and amazingly choreographed fighting moves that will pump hot blood through the body of all action fans. Magnet Releasing will release The Protector 2 on iTunes/On Demand March 27, 2014 and in theatres May 2, 2014. Synopsis: Boss Suchart is the influential owner of a major elephant camp. When he was murdered in his own home – the killer delivered three fatal blows on his body – all evidence points to Kham (Tony Jaa), who was present at the crime scene and was seen with the victim the moment before he died. Kham is forced to run as the police launches a pursuit. Meanwhile, the twin

The trailer is now online for the martial arts action sequel The Protector 2 , starring Tony Jaa. Check it out in the player below along with a new poster in the gallery viewer at the bottom of this page! Directed by Prachya Pinkaew, The Protector 2 also stars RZA, Mum Jokmok, Marrese Crump, Jija Yanin Wismitanan, Ratha Pho-ngam, Kazu Patric Tang, Kalp Hongratanaporn and David Ismalone. Boss Suchart is the influential owner of a major elephant camp. When he was murdered in his own home . the killer delivered three fatal blows on his body . all evidence points to Kham (Jaa), who was present at the crime scene and was seen with the victim the moment before he died. Kham is forced to run as the police launch a pursuit. Meanwhile, the twin nieces of Boss Suchart (Wismitanan...

U.S site Collider have scored themselves an exclusive first look at the North American one sheet for Tony Jaa’s TYG2-3D, so we’ve swiped it for your viewing pleasure. An extreme fight movie, Protector 2 is full of fists, elbows, kicks and daredevil stunt scenes and amazingly choreographed fighting moves that will pump hot blood through the body of all action fans. Magnet Releasing will release The Protector 2 on iTunes/On Demand March 27, 2014 and in theatres May 2, 2014. Synopsis: Boss Suchart is the influential owner of a major elephant camp. When he was murdered in his own home – the killer delivered three fatal blows on his body – all evidence points to Kham (Tony Jaa), who was present at the crime scene and was seen with the victim the moment before he died. Kham is forced to run as the police launches a pursuit. Meanwhile, the twin

We're happy to bring you our exclusive premiere of the fiery-fisted poster for The Protector 2, starring Tony Jaa. Directed by Prachya Pinkaew, this action-packed sequel sees Kham (Jaa) framed for murder, forcing him to run from both the police and those seeking revenge. Along the way, Kham also gets tangled up with an Interpol agent and a crime lord who runs an underground fighting ring, all while trying to prove his innocence and rescue his beloved elephant. Also starring RZA, Mum Jokmok, Marrese Crump, Jija Yanin Wismitanan, Ratha Pho-ngam, Kazu Patric Tang, Kalp Hongratanaporn and David Ismalone, The Protector 2 will be available on iTunes and OnDemand starting March 27th, and in U.S. theaters May 2nd. Hit the jump to check out the poster. Here's our exclusive poster premiere for The Protector 2, followed by the film's synopsis: Synopsis: Boss Suchart is the influential owner of a major elephant camp.

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